Oregon CDL — General Knowledge practice
Right-of-Way
Who goes first at intersections, four-way stops, roundabouts, and crosswalks, and how to yield to pedestrians and emergency vehicles.
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · July 7, 2026
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12 sample Right-of-Way questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.
1. At a passive railroad crossing that has no traffic control device, who decides whether to stop or proceed?
Correct answer: The decision rests entirely with you
At a passive crossing there is no signal, so the decision to stop or proceed rests entirely with the driver.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.15.1 - Types of Crossings
2. Why must you look both ways before crossing a double set of railroad tracks?
Correct answer: One train can hide a second train on the other track
A train on one track can hide a train approaching on the other track, so you must check both directions.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.15.3 - Driving Procedures
3. When two left-turn lanes are available, which one should a large vehicle use?
Correct answer: The right-hand turn lane
Always take the right-hand turn lane, because starting in the inside lane may force you to swing right to complete the turn.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.7.6 - Space for Turns
4. When you are about to pass a pedestrian or bicyclist, what should you assume?
Correct answer: That they do not see you and could move into your path
Whenever you pass a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist, assume they do not see you and could move into your path.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.5.2 - Communicating Your Presence
5. Why should you not swing wide to the left before starting a right turn?
Correct answer: A driver behind may think you are turning left and pass on the right
A following driver may think you are turning left and try to pass you on the right, causing a collision as you turn.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.7.6 - Space for Turns
6. After a train has cleared the crossing, what should you do before you start across?
Correct answer: Check that no other train is approaching before crossing
After one train clears the crossing, make sure no other train is near before you begin across the tracks.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.15.3 - Driving Procedures
7. Why should you be cautious around a stopped bus?
Correct answer: People may cross in front of or behind it where you can't see them
Passengers may cross in front of or behind a stopped bus and often cannot see you.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.8.3 - Drivers Who Are Hazards
8. Why should you never try to race a train to a crossing?
Correct answer: You should never try to beat a train across
It is extremely difficult to judge the speed of an approaching train, so you should never try to beat one across.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.15.3 - Driving Procedures
9. When making a left turn, how far into the intersection should you be before you begin turning?
Correct answer: Reach the center of the intersection first
Make sure you have reached the center of the intersection before you start the left turn to avoid off-tracking into another vehicle.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.7.6 - Space for Turns
10. At a crossing with gates and flashing lights, when may you proceed across the tracks?
Correct answer: Only after the gates rise and the lights stop
Remain stopped until the gates go up and the lights stop flashing, then proceed when it is safe.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.15.2 - Warning Signs and Devices
11. Why do you usually need a larger gap in traffic than a car when entering a roadway?
Correct answer: You accelerate slowly and take up more space
Because of slow acceleration and the space a large vehicle needs, you require a much larger gap to enter traffic.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.7.7 - Space Needed to Cross or Enter Traffic
12. Before starting across a road, what must you be sure of?
Correct answer: That you can clear the entire road before traffic arrives
Before crossing a road, make sure you can get all the way across before approaching traffic reaches you.
Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 2.7.7 - Space Needed to Cross or Enter Traffic
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